Michael Shadis

Michael Shadis, 50, of Tannersville, died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at his home. He was the loving husband of Debra J. (Bloom) Shadis.

Born in Newton, N.J., he was a son of Joan (Vincent) Ditmars of Washington, N.J. and the late Leonard Shadis.

Michael was a resident of the Tannersville area for the past 16 years and prior to that, he lived in the Stroudsburg area. His early years were spent in the Washington, N.J., area. He worked as a handyman in the Stroudsburg area for many years. He was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three sisters: Catherine Shadis of Harmony, N.J.; Linda Magyar of Washington, N.J.; and Deborah Cherneski of Granite Falls, N.C.; three brothers: Steven Shadis of Sebastian, Fla.; Martin Ditmars of Menands, N.Y.; and Randolph Ditmars of Snohomish, Wash.; a stepson, Eric Weber of Willingboro, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the services Friday, Feb. 8, at Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 23 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg.